The utmost extent of man's knowledge, is to know that he knows nothing.

Talking with a friend is nothing else but thinking aloud.

Nothing is more gratifying to the mind of man than power or dominion.

The chief ingredients in the composition of those qualities that gain esteem and praise, are good nature, truth, good sense, and good breeding.

Even a stopped clock is right twice a day.

Our real blessings often appear to us in the shape of pains, losses and disappointments; but let us have patience and we soon shall see them in their proper figures.